Seeing Live music Again-The House Of Ghosts Grantham 2-12-17

In this Blog post I will explain why I decided to see Live music again, and why seeing The House of Ghosts was even more special then the first time seeing them ages ago in Grantham (:

The past couple of weeks i have had a very deep thought about my life and where i would like it to go. I had decided that i no longer wanted to do Video Production, and that i was also having thoughts of dropping photography as well and here is why !!!

For me in 2016 Photography was the main reason why i managed to get out of the house, it was a distraction away from my mental health, and over the course of learning it lead to something i never thought would happen.
This was using my skills to connect with the community, to take photography, capturing things at local events, and meeting really amazing people.
My camera was a way to hide myself in a way and allowed me to be a more confident person.
At the start of this year, I started going to see Live music In Grantham, The first time i went i did not take my camera and i could not take it.
Since then every-time I could to see artists and bands i do my part by Taking photography of these events and helping spread the word of the amazing talent that either is in Grantham, or has come to Grantham to play.
However My life became some what of a loop that over the past few months i have felt my confidence shrink and that taking photography was something i was not enjoying doing.
I believe everything happens for a reason, so with that in Mind I knew The house of Ghosts were playing again and i wanted to see them, from enjoying the experience last time.
I had decided to not take my camera, not even bring a bag, both of which have been constant distractions, as i have had to stand for hours watching people perform so i could keep moving around taking photos.

For anyone who does not know who The House of Ghosts are here is a
small summary (:

The House of Ghosts are a female fronted original four piece ethereal rock band from the Midlands. They formed back in the summer of 2015 and have gigged around the local scene gathering ghosts along the way. They have an intoxicating rich rock sound with ethereal meandering melody. The wide ranging, enticing vocals from Gina Stone and big riffs from guitarist Leigh Edwards prove to be a fabulously powerful combination. Plus from November 2017 there will be fresh new blood in the rhythm section Danny Krash on drums and Dan Foster on bass giving the ghosts a new dimension.

Their first EP 'Curious Attraction', released last year, has had a fantastic response. Reviews appearing in rock magazines and websites including Power Play Rock and Metal Magazine, Sea of Tranquility (Progressive Rock) Website and Woody's Rock Reviews. They were invited by BBC Lincolnshire Introducing to play a live session in June 2017 which included a cover of Black Velvet and various tracks from Curious Attraction. Also plenty of airplay from local radio stations including BBC Introducing Nottingham, TBFM Insonic Rocks and Gravity FM, Songs of Preys, Nightbreed Radio - Dark Frequency.

From the groove-led hard rock of Pulse to the gentle ballad of Drowning, catchy choruses of Magnetic and Moonchild, plus a sprinkling of carefully chosen covers, The House of Ghosts will make any gig a good night to be haunted!

I got there early which meant that i got myself a seat upfront and watched the band do test runs and setting up, I always try to be at the front as that way i do not have to fear of looking forward being surrounded by lots of people, i just focus on the band and the music (:

From the moment they sung their first song, they already took their sound quality to a new level, and sounded even better then the last time i heard them.
The Unique thing about this band, is how well the songs are put Together, with most of them being longer then your normal radio song, your hit with the very elegant and powerful voice of Gina Stone Aka Janet Mcdermott-Brown that passes through your body and soul, almost feel like your drifting away but then brought back by the most insane crazy skills of the new drummer Danny Krash, who was having the time of his life, if thats not enough you have the pulses of the bass guitar by  Daniel Foster and the really epic and mesmerizing Guitar skills and solos by Leigh Edwards with Exciting Rifts that brings a passion and edge to the band !!!
The whole experience of watching them live is like your living an atmosphere of being In a 80,90's Festival, In front of a massive crowd just having the time of your life (:                                                         

They have Recently been on BBC Introducing Which i think is awesome and i am glad to see this band getting know !!!

Half way through, the set  even though I loved every member of the band, scanning back and forth really watching the fingers move wild on the Guitars and hearing the wonderful smooth vocals, I have to admit Danny Krash caught my eye the most.

I have always had a passion for listening closely and watching drummers, If there is a concert on TV i focus more to the beat of the drums then the whole song, Its crazy how much a drummer can play to perfection and just pour their heart out, i also love when it comes to the end of the song and you get to see the mad drum solo hehe.

I was happy because not only was i relaxed but was having the time of life just not being me while being me?This is where a lot of photographers will know this pain, that is of spending to much time in front of a screen rather then just living the moment.
Its annoying because Technology is everywhere, and often is our downfall, and it took me to have a set back of doing photography, to see how much i hid behind the camera in order to make friends but also force myself to see bands play.
Seeing that band play was the first time i had went without my camera, i may not have spoken to anyone but to me just being able to chill and listen to live music which is way better then anything in the world, just made me happy (:
Its nice to have photos to lookback on but i do feel that gigs are meant to be enjoyed, by not spending time looking down to change settings on a camera and watch them through a lens !!!!
It was nice just being a a human being for a change and not having to relay on a camera in order to enjoy life (:

As the band was performing their last songs, I must admit their last songs were the best and the ones i enjoyed the most, I fount myself, moving and tapping along more and more wishing i could live in that moment just a little bit more (:

I was super impressed with the 2 new members as it was their first time performing in a venue as a whole band.
Overall I aim to see them again but in a different venue maybe Lincoln or Newark and even if my blog inspires just one person to see live music and even see The House Of ghosts then i will be thrilled hehe.

I hope The band keeps staying strong, making new tracks, expanding their audience and who knows touring across Countries one day !!!!
Note- photography in this blog is not mine (:

If you would like to know more of the band and The Grantham live Music scene please check the links below (:
- http://www.thehouseofghosts.co.uk
-https://www.facebook.com/thehouseofghostsuk/
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K19uH1GHa0

Grantham live music Scene
https://www.facebook.com/Granthamlivemusicscene/
http://www.granthamlivemusicscene.co.uk/


My social links -
https://www.facebook.com/dmpphotographyuk/
https://twitter.com/HLincolnshire
https://twitter.com/DanMediaP

Grantham Live Music Scene, The Mummy, Mouse Trap & Jasper Cain, 05-08-17 | Daniel Marshall Adventures

Gosh its been a hell of a week, was meant to have this up by now, i just had a lack of creativity and motivation to write  this so here goes !!!!!!!

After a few months of not going to see live gigs due to it being to much on my anxiety, i decided to to come out of my comfort zone, as i missed it the the thrill and excitement but also taking photography of the performers (:

On Saturday 5th August 2017 I went to see Mouse Trap, Mummy And Jasper Cain At Castle Gate In Grantham My friend Trevor Bunn was Hosting it, Whenever he is around at the gigs i feel much better about going because i know someone there, and also even if we do not talk a lot i just feel more safe and happy with him being there (:

Mouse Trap was up first so as always i made sure to be up front, to not only get the best surroundings for listening to music but to capture photography (:

These Guys were amazing, again my eyes and ears were focused more on the drums, haha Thats just me i like all of a song but seem to find myself often tapping away to the beat.

You have heard of battle of the bands but in this case it was battle of the photographers !!!

You can see my camera in the corner, then you have Annie Gascoyne also know as Alternative Annie
She is a photographer but also write Blog posts, you can find out more about her here (:
https://anniesalternative.wordpress.com

here is a few of her pictures she took of the night (:





You then Had Trevor behind Taking photography as well, and all i could see at the side of me was them laughing at each other as they had to battle with who was going to get the best shots haha

The next band blew my mind away, and was the highlight of the night for me.
That is of course Mummy, also known as we are your mummy.

Every song just seem to be better then the last, The drummer was epic,  The lead vocalist Frank has some incredible Tattoos as you can see from the Picture at the start of this blog.
I do not think i have ever seen a man, pour his soul so much into the microphone, as well as doing some great head banding and a moment i wished i had captured on camera.
Luckily enough Trevor got that golden shot haha

I noticed the cool pedals on the floor you can see next to him, i did try to capture these but the photo did not turn out great.

From the amazing drum parts, to the passionate Vocalist you would think that was it but then you had the earth cracking, rib crunching bass, rumbling through your whole body, it was insane.
words of last 2 songs came out of their mouths and i really did not want it to end.
A sure way to end a night on a high is to play a track, that people will remember and to really give it everything you have got.
A nearly 10 Minute song, which Inc a lot of Drops all at once, The music just made you speechless, and i found myself now head banding to it, and just wanting to jump up and down.

You really get a totally different experience when you watch bands play live, you get to live the moment, feel the vibes run through your bones, here tracks that are upcoming and never been heard else where, remixes etc.

I just loved the reaction of this dude, like he is saying Guys.... I can see a mummy !!!!



 I can tell you after that long song, the adrenaline i felt was amazing, they finished with a killer last song as well, My overall opinion i think these guys killed it they showed what Grantham is all about,
They showed how to rock a stage, and to say I do not normally listen to their genre of music, it was like i had fallen in love and listen to them play for years.
They opened my heart to their style of music, I can not say everytime i see a band play oh they were the best band i have ever seen.
I think its hard to choose your Fav band, Thats why the bands that have been coming to Grantham not just at castle Gate but other venues, its just been a good selection of different music, from acoustic, heavy metal, rock and much more.
CJ Hatt Rocks the acoustic style, but Mummy rocks well i would not call it Heavy Metal so lets say the rock section haha !!!

It was around 10 pm and i Realized when i got home after looking on social media I had left before seeing Jasper Cain, Although i was gutted, in another way i felt  it was the right time to leave,
My heart was Racing, and I could hardly hear due to being so close to the speakers !!!
so here is a picture From Trevor (:



It would be Great to see this band one day but also it would be killer to hear The Mummy again !!!!
Overall, it was a great night of music, I really enjoyed myself, and i was really glad to have gone along, as it cant always been done but sometimes you need to put yourself in that position where you might not like being there but once you Focus on just listening to the music, you will feel much better, if i did not go i would not of been able to find new music, have my heart racing, and Capure some great photography of the bands (:

So Thank you to all the bands that came To Grantham, I really hope, More Talent comes to Grantham or is even fount in good old G town !!!!!!!!

If you want to see Full sized Photography of my work from the night + More pictures then please check out my social links after the Bands Social links (:

Mouse Trap Social Links -
https://www.facebook.com/MouseTrapSka/

The mummy social Links -
https://www.facebook.com/weareyourmummy/
http://www.weareyourmummy.com/
https://www.instagram.com/weareyourmummy/

Jasper Cain social Links -
https://www.facebook.com/jaspercainband/
http://jaspercainband.tumblr.com/

Grantham Live Music Scene
https://www.facebook.com/groups/533875863477142/

My social Links-

https://www.facebook.com/dmpphotographyuk/

  https://twitter.com/DanMediaP

https://twitter.com/DMPWORLDMUSIC

https://twitter.com/DanielMVlogs

https://www.instagram.com/dmpadventures/

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The amazing CJ Hatt Playing at Grantham Castle Gate 20-05-17 | DanielMarshallAdventures

As i mentioned in other posts i like to help promote businesses and bands and anything really in the local community.
Yesterday i had the chance to listen and see this wonderful man known as CJ Hatt play at castle Gate In Grantham

Since the first time i went to castle gate to see under the covers play i have been slowly coming out of my shell, and being able to go to more places.

I love music with a passion and i have to listen to something everyday, even while writing i find music makes me more in the zone.

You will see throughout this blog, photos taken by the wonderful Trevor Bunn, !!!
Who run the Grantham Live music Scene, from taking photos, to setting up events, and much more.




I had the pleasure of meeting him, at one of the music events at castle gate a few weeks a go,
got chatting, and would like to keep getting to know him.
I love networking with people and helping out.
The other week i brought my camera when, driven was playing along with other bands, i enjoyed the music, the experience and coming away with some great stuff to edit.

I was gutted that when i went last night to see this talented guy i did not take my camera.
I feared that it would be to crowed and a photographers fear is something happening to the camera.
Its also hard for a photographer as well because you want to capture the amazing moments but at the same time, not have to worry about bringing the camera gear, editing the photos and just living in the moment and enjoying the night.




So thats what i did, i enjoyed the moment from the moment he picked up his guitar and heard his powerful, and talented voice.

It was nice to hear something different as, the other bands i went to see was a lot heavier music, also when you get just one person but with a powerful talent its a whole different atmosphere and experience.

As i always do i focus on listening to the music, tapping in beat, because i have been creating music for years, your brain just get used to the sounds.

I noticed some reverb added to his voice which has a awesome effect, nothing was pre recorded it was all live.

The thing that i love the most about the night, was the raw energy he put into his set, no matter the place, the venue a true talented artist puts his soul into every gig, and he really did.

He played some tenacious d songs and he needs to be on the voice, x factor and other places.
He announced something that really put a smile on my face and shocked me that i was listing to someone who was going to get even more famous because he will be playing at Glastonbury next month !!!!!!!

He even joked saying he wished he could have just played  tenacious d  songs all night, i would of loved that lol,
Every band brings something new to castle gate and to Grantham so when i say this next thing, it does not mean i dont like the other bands because i have loved every band i have seen so far.
I truly think CJ Hatt was the best performer In Grantham so far !!!!

At times i wanted to rush home to get my camera because he has lights shine around him, and the effect would of looked stunning, well you can see that from the pictures from Trevor anyway (:



I was gutted to start with, because the pub was quiet, not many people were there, but as 10pm struck, the pub was packed, and people was really getting in the mood and loving his songs.

I had to leave another event early this time due to not feeling great due to a cold that i had decided to run at park run, which was good but then made me feel worse lol. nevermind.
I also left because, i still have not got used to being around so many people.
The problem is i love being at the best spot which is at the front, weather i am listing to the music, or taking photos i just like the atmosphere being that close to the people of the bands.

As soon as it gets busy i leave, i just cant take it, and i need to learn because i probs missed out on a even better second half then the first.

I know that you cant get the full experience and idea of how amazing CJ Hatt was by reading a blog,
but i felt i needed to at least try, because i really want to support this guy, and i want to help if i can keep allowing people to know what goes off in the music scene.
I want more and more bands to come to Grantham and its been so good that the bands i have seen i have not had to pay for.
Grantham maybe small, but we have great businesses, great community, and great people !!!!!



So thank you CJ, for coming to Grantham, and making it a night of my life, playing the best music i have ever heard in a long while.
Listing to live music full stop is so much better then on a laptop tv etc.
you get to live in the moment, meet the artist and have a great night out.

You can follow CJ Hatt on facebook and instagram, and if you are going to Glastonbury show him your love, record it, share it around, lets show this guy how great he is, and i hope he comes away from the event wanting to go on a tour hehe (:

https://www.facebook.com/cjhattofficially
https://www.instagram.com/cjhattofficial/?hl=en


Grantham live music scene
https://www.facebook.com/Granthamlivemusicscene/
http://www.granthamlivemusicscene.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/glivemusicscene


my social links

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https://twitter.com/HLincolnshire

https://twitter.com/DMPWORLDMUSIC

https://twitter.com/DanielMVlogs

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Grantham Live Music Scene, Public Gallery, I got Spider & Hung like Hanratty | DanielMarshallAdventures

So Yesterday which was 29th April 2017 I decided to go to my second Gig Experience In Grantham

I would say 3 but my anxiety got on top of me when i went to see AutumnStorm and left after about 2 songs in.

The last time i went to see bands at Castle Gate Grantham was when Under the covers were playing, which i did a blog post about that (:



I got Spiders, was first on, i dont know why but whenever i listen to music, i focus more on the beats and drums.

and i have to say that Steve Shortland killed it, he was amazing, its silly but i cant play drums, so instead i use my hands to act like drums, to listen to the beat and tap away.

I find drummers the most interesting, just amazes me how someone can remember what parts of the drums to play in beat to the song.

There may be a lot of drummers in the world but i see talent in this person, and i see him going far.
The other person i liked a lot was the chap wearing the mask, he was funny, and got the crowd going, he reminded me of a friend, who does Some Youtube videos, wearing a mask and draws.
Overall i loved the guys confidence, and his coolness (:

Before i go onto the next band i will say that, sometimes anxiety is not just about leaving somewhere if its busy or feeling, tighted chest.
for me before the first band started and even waiting for the next band to play, i get the feeling people are watching me, i start to keep checking my phone over and over just so i can be in my own bubble,
i also start, not being very comfty, which means ill brush my noise, keep looking around, keeping moving my body, its very annoying but its something i have not been able to learn to cope with.
so for me going to these gigs, when its a small space with lots of people its a challenge that is hard to overcome but little by little i am trying (:

Anyway so the second gig, was Public Gallery,




 This band has just so much wow, that it really got the crowed going, Again i have to commented on the drummer of this band, because he was just out of this world, to go from playing drums to a fast beat, while on the same song going half speed, but still keeping in tune it just blew my mind.

He also had a mic, and got everyone on their feet, with his confidence, and the words he was saying.
The songs they were playing were brilliant and every member of the band  were amazing.
if i am being honest i think i liked this band a little bit more.
Not saying i didnt enjoy i got spiders but i found myself, just being me, enjoying the music, relaxing more, and just having a good time.

I even got to have a small chat with one of the memebers of the band and mentioned i would be writing about them like i am doing right now hehe (:

I never been one for bands To be Honest, i listen to more upbeat, dance type music, however since coming out of my shell and listening to live music, its really opened up my tastes and i honestly loved Public Gallery a lot, and i would love to hear them again.
During waiting for the next band to come on i also noticed a photographer, next to me, we got chatting for a bit, and turns out he runs the Grantham Music Scene, its amazing who you can network with, and who you bump into, (:
if it was not for him taking photos of the bands, and telling people what bands were playing, i wouldnt of known to come to any.
lastly were a band called  Hung like Hanratty
Sadly i only stayed for around 2 songs as by then it was after 10pm and the pub was so packed, i just wanted to get out as i did not feel right.

that said, the band was a unique experience, totally different from the other 2 bands.
The lead singer, just tells how it is, has a lot, of confidence, and knows how to dance around and have a good time (:

Although i would say the band was not my type of music, i still was moving my hands to the best, and enjoying it.

The members of the band all played a good part, and like i said not saying they are bad but i do think the type of band they are and the music is acquired taste.

Overall i really did enjoy the experience, this time it was not as mental as when under the covers played.
I was upfront again but also had more space around me, to feel more relaxed.

It was nice instead of just staying inside on my laptop, to feel the vibes, the bass, the drums, and to find new types of music that i now know i like.

Like i have been doing with the photography and videos within Grantham i wanted to support local events like these to grow because its nice to have different things to do in Grantham.

This is why i want to start writing posts about my experience but to also help people get to know the bands if they did not go to the event themselfs.

I am interested in going to knipfest as under the covers will be there but at the moment its the cost which is the issue for me, plus i need to slowly build my way up to going to more gigs (:

Thanks you for reading and i hope you do check out the bands which you can see their social media links below

https://www.facebook.com/igotspiders/
http://igotspiders.webs.com/
https://twitter.com/igotspiders

https://www.facebook.com/Publicgalleryuk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o4PqTrcxog&feature=youtu.be

https://www.facebook.com/HungLikeHanratty/
http://hunglikehanratty.co.uk/

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  https://twitter.com/DanMediaP

https://twitter.com/DMPWORLDMUSIC

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Under The covers Band At Grantham Castle Gate -My First Gig Event | DanielMarshallAdventures

I am writing this as the event is still going off which i will get to later on.
This is a image of the Band i went to see at Grantham Castle Gate.
They are called Under The covers and they have been the first Gig Band i have ever seen.



I saw this poster Around Grantham and was thinking in my mind for days weather or not to go.
I dont do Clubs, or busy pubs with live events etc Because of it being very crowded and not much room to move.
I have been to other events such as Capital FM to see Example but that was a different experience much better crowd control and i was in the seated section although i did get up to jump up and down hehe.

My Mental Health which i am proud to talk about has always got in the way of me enjoying life.
For years i wanted to see gigs around Grantham but always said it was not my thing, etc.

I knew it was going to be a test for my anxiety which it really did test me.
I got there at 8.15 and it was already busy, by the time the band has started it was packed to the point you could not move, my chest felt like it was on fire, i could hardly breath and i said to myself no you are not escaping, learn to live a little.

So Thats what i did, i was stood in different postions but as the band started managed to get the perfect stop up front.
I wanted to make sure although it was packed if i was upfront i would have less to worry about.
as the band got into the songs so was i,tapping to the music, and really enjoying it.
Because the music was not to loud even more so since i was upfront it was just a magical experience.
Its so hard to explain but all your problems just disappear, you feel like jumping up and down even though i did hold myself back as not to make a fool of myself.
The band was amazing, and really getting into the songs themselves, just having fun which is what music is all about !!!
Sadly I had to leave before the next act was on just to always that one person, who decides when a band is playing to get totally smashed.
Shout things, bump into people, try to dance with the ladies who clearly are not bothered to the point there was nearly a fight.
But hey this is what happens when music is played live.
I went to spledour cant spell it in nottingham 5 years a go, it was outside, it was mid afternoon, it was packed, and idiots throwing things, ruined the experience.

The problem for me is it was my first time and my first time going to a event like that in Grantham by myself.
There may not have been a fight if i stayed but since i was up front i did not want to take the risk of being caught in the fight, or being trampled if something bad happend.

It would have been nice to stay to see the other act but i guess one step at a time,
It was also the first event i have seen for first and i do hope to go to more events like that if they are either free or very cheap (:

I walked back home feeling over the top, my heart pumping, its hard to explain but sure you can dance up and down to tunes at home, or when you have headphones on but there is no experience, no frill.
Being part of a community, and just letting your hair down is the best experience ever.
Its just something i have to get used to,

I would like to see under the covers again, and i hope they go far in life.
One day i would like to see my all time fav band nickel-back !!!!

Thank you to castle Gate Grantham for hosting the event, and thank you to the people who made the atmosphere even better with cheers etc  - one guy of course (:
Follow them on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/underthecoversrockduo/
and soundcloud (:
https://soundcloud.com/underthecoversrockduo

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